July 2010

Free Creative Cooking Classes for Beginners as Well as Seasoned Experts
7/2/2010 1:30 PM
First Friday of each month.
First United Methodist Church, 101 North Street, Walton
Classes will focus on budget meals, nutrition, etc. Registration is required one week prior to class. Call 607-865-5765.


American Red Cross Blood Drive
7/6/2010 8 AM-12 PM
Catskill Hall at SUNY Delhi
Appointments can be made in advance by phoning 1-800-RED-CROSS or going online to www.redcrossblood.org.


It seems like just yesterday......Developmental stages of infants and toddlers
7/8/2010 12-1:30 PM
Programs will be held at
PAL Family Resource Center
457 State Street Binghamton
Across from the Binghamton K-mart Plaza
This is all about you and your child.
Just for parents ages 13 – 24! Call to sign up for any of the topics by calling: 1-800-231-0744 or 607-772-0517


Hepatitis C or B Support Group
7/8/2010 7 PM
Second Thursday of each month
O’Connor Hospital in Delhi.
For more information call 607-746-7199 or email lillian@delhi.net.

Advance Planning Workshop
7/9/2010 9:00 AM
Action for Older Persons, Binghamton, NY
Free workshop provides information on Health Care Proxies and Living Wills, and all necessary forms.
Call 607-722-1251 to register.

Loving Your Family , Feeding Their Future
7/12/2010 4-5:30 PM
Family Resource Center: Owego
228 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827
Learn how to include healthy nutrition in your family's meals and snacks. For more information call us at 607-687-1571.

“A Matter of Balance”
7/12/2010 4-5:50 PM
Mondays July 12 – August 30
Northern Broome Senior Center
Often those with balance issues turn down the opportunity to go to family events or go out with friends or cut back on favorite activities because they are concerned about falling. This program is designed to address those concerns and provide solutions. To register for this program or for more information, call Leslie at 607-692-3405.


Safety first… Making your home safe for your little one.
7/15/2010 12-1:30 PM
Programs will be held at
PAL Family Resource Center
457 State Street Binghamton
Across from the Binghamton K-mart Plaza
Are you a teen mom or dad? This is all about you and your child.
Just for parents ages 13 – 24! Call to sign up for any of the topics by calling: 1-800-231-0744 or 607-772-0517



Loving Your Family , Feeding Their Future
7/19/2010 4-5:30 PM
Family Resource Center: Owego
228 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827
Learn how to include healthy nutrition in your family's meals and snacks. For more information call us at 607-687-1571.

“A Matter of Balance”
7/19/2010 4-5:50 PM
Mondays July 12 – August 30
Northern Broome Senior Center
Often those with balance issues turn down the opportunity to go to family events or go out with friends or cut back on favorite activities because they are concerned about falling. This program is designed to address those concerns and provide solutions. To register for this program or for more information, call Leslie at 607-692-3405.


Stress Management
7/20/2010 6-7:30 PM
O’Connor Hospital in Delhi.
Call Karen at 607-746-0528.


Closing the Gaps in Medicare
7/20/2010 2 PM
Action for Older Persons, Inc., 30 W. State St. (Colonial Plaza), Binghamton
This seminar will provide an overview of where the gaps are and how to fill them with supplemental insurance, prescription drug coverage, and other options.
Call 607-722-1251 to register for all classes.


Adaptive Chair Yoga Returns to NBSC
7/21/2010 4-5:50 PM
Wednesdays July 21-August 18
Northern Broome Senior Center
Adaptive chair yoga provides many of the benefits offered by vigorous yoga; however, the postures and movements are very gentle, easy to maintain, and adapted to each student’s ability. Cost is $5 per person, per class. For more information call 607-692-3405.



Medicare Advantage Plans Seminar
7/21/2010 10 AM
Action for Older Persons, Inc., 30 W. State St. (Colonial Plaza), Binghamton
Although the Medicare open enrollment period has ended, Medicare beneficiaries who are new to Medicare can enroll in a Medicare advantage Plan, which is an alterative to original Medicare.
Call 607-722-1251 to register for all classes.


Paying for Long Term Care
7/22/2010 2 PM
Action for Older Persons, Inc., 30 W. State St. (Colonial Plaza), Binghamton
A free seminar that will provide a balanced look at paying for long-term care, including LTC insurance, New York state Partnership Plans, guidelines for determining affordability and risk, the role of Medicare and Medicaid, home equity and other ways to generate income to offset the costs. Call 607-722-1251 to register for all classes.


Food Distribution
7/23/2010 11AM-4 PM
Delaware Opportunities headquarters
35430 State Highway 10, Hamden
Delaware Opportunities will be conducting a distribution of surplus donated food to Delaware County residents.


Breastfeeding Support
7/23/2010 2 PM
Family Resource Center: Owego
228 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827
Facilitated by Tioga County WIC. For more information call us at 607-687-1571.

Tioga County Relay for Life
7/24/2010
The Tioga County Relay for Life will be held on July 23 through 24 at Candor High School, Candor, NY. Contact Denise W. at 607-766-6911 for more details.

An apple a day… Nutrition information
7/25/2010 12-1:30 PM
Programs will be held at
PAL Family Resource Center
457 State Street Binghamton
Across from the Binghamton K-mart Plaza
This is all about you and your child.
Just for parents ages 13 – 24! Call to sign up for any of the topics by calling: 1-800-231-0744 or 607-772-0517


Advance Planning Workshop
7/25/2010 11:00 AM
Action for Older Persons, Binghamton, NY
Free workshop provides information on Health Care Proxies and Living Wills, and all necessary forms.
Call 607-722-1251 to register.

Loving Your Family , Feeding Their Future
7/26/2010 4-5:30 PM
Family Resource Center: Owego
228 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827
Learn how to include healthy nutrition in your family's meals and snacks. For more information call us at 607-687-1571.

“A Matter of Balance”
7/26/2010 4-5:50 PM
Mondays July 12 – August 30
Northern Broome Senior Center
Often those with balance issues turn down the opportunity to go to family events or go out with friends or cut back on favorite activities because they are concerned about falling. This program is designed to address those concerns and provide solutions. To register for this program or for more information, call Leslie at 607-692-3405.


EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING . . .
7/27/2010
July 27 - 28, 2010 in Albany, New York

or

August 16 - 17, 2010 in batavia, new york

Please join us at one of two regional locations for a second Empowering Communities for Successful Aging Conference. Each conference location will have the same format, including topics for panels and workshops. In some cases, the regional conferences will have different speakers who may emphasize different models or practices when discussing the topics.

THE CONFERENCES WILL PROVIDE . . .

• the opportunity to learn more about effective practices to organize, plan and implement locally based initiatives to help communities become more livable for persons of all ages.
• expert advice on an array of topics, and many speakers will be available to provide individualized consultation.
• ample networking opportunities so that attendees will have the chance to share experiences and learn from one another how to address challenges that prevent older New Yorkers from living independently and with dignity in their communities of choice.
• attendees with an opportunity to select among many offerings as well as select workshops in specific tracks.

Day One

Livable New York Intensive—will feature the Livable New York initiative promoting sustainable communities for all ages
Rural—will focus on the unique needs of rural communities but contain lessons for all
Peers Helping Peers—will feature successful models that lead to the development of elder friendly communities
Infrastructure—will provide information on needed features in a livable community, with an emphasis on developing the partnerships to succeed

Day Two

Community Building and Advocacy—will share the methods to reach and influence local decision-makers
Arts and Learning in Your Livable Community—will highlight planning components that add an extra attraction in your community
Building Your Senior-Led Organization—will provide specific information to get started
Including Diverse Populations—will identify ways to make your community inclusive of all residents

Sponsoring Organizations:
New York State Office for the Aging
New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
AARP

Produced by:
Albany Guardian Society

For Registration Information:

www.empoweringNYcommunities.org


Adaptive Chair Yoga Returns to NBSC
7/28/2010 4-5:50 PM
Wednesdays July 21-August 18
Northern Broome Senior Center
Adaptive chair yoga provides many of the benefits offered by vigorous yoga; however, the postures and movements are very gentle, easy to maintain, and adapted to each student’s ability. Cost is $5 per person, per class. For more information call 607-692-3405.


Meeting the needs of infants and toddlers
7/29/2010 12-1:30 PM
Programs will be held at
PAL Family Resource Center
457 State Street Binghamton
Across from the Binghamton K-mart Plaza
Are you a teen mom or dad? This is all about you and your child.
Just for parents ages 13 – 24! Call to sign up for any of the topics by calling: 1-800-231-0744 or 607-772-0517


Fair on the Square Feeds the Hungry
7/30/2010
This year, both the Delhi Rotary Club and the Knights of Columbus will hold food drives at the Broome County Fair to help those in need. A child can bring a non-perishable food item to the drive and receive a token in exchange, good for a free game. There is no limit to the amount of tokens a child can earn. In addition to tokens, coupons for ice cream at MY Hero are also given out to children who donate a large quantity of food to the drive.
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